Economic Trends

" The Impact of COVID-19 on New Jersey's Workforce  NJ's Weekly UI Claims & Estimated Total Unemployment Every Thursday, the U.S. Department of Labor releases Unemployment Insurance Weekly ..."

" The Impact of COVID-19 on New Jersey's Workforce NJ's Estimated Weekly U-6 Unemployment Rate Prior to COVID-19, Focus NJ was tracking the state’s employment rate on a monthly basis, given ..."

"Executive Summary The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was enacted on March 27, 2020 through the CARES Act to alleviate economic strain caused by COVID-19. PPP loans are available to small ..."

"The nation is in uncharted territory from the stresses that the novel coronavirus has placed on healthcare providers and the economy. While the health and welfare of the American people is and should ..."

"Most people would say $2.2 billion is a lot of money. That happens to be the average annual net amount New Jersey has lost in Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) due to people moving in and out of the state ..."

"The construction industry is essential to expanding economies.  It is, however, slow to change especially when it comes to using technology and artificial intelligence. As a result, the industry ..."

"New Jersey is trying to position itself as an ideal location to retain and attract businesses that spur invention and innovation. The increased Angel Investor Tax credit recently signed into law, ..."

"A seemingly unending national economic expansion and record low unemployment doesn’t seem to be giving New Jersey the same boost as surrounding states. The state’s economy appears strong now, but ..."

"If you go by the adage, “you get what you pay for,” then New Jersey residents believe they should be getting a lot more. Some have attributed the state’s notoriously high costs as necessary for ..."

"New Jersey already has the highest taxes and the worst business climate in the nation, and there is little reason to think it’s going to get better any time soon. The state’s finances are in ..."